Western Governors University is a private online university founded and supported by 19 US governors. It was born in 1997 and serves over 12,000 students currently. It offers bachelors and masters degree programs through its 4 colleges, viz, Online Teachers College, Online College of Business, Online College of Information Technology and Online College of Health Professions. These programs are offered in areas such as science, social science, nursing, teaching, English language, educational leadership, accounting, finance and heath care management.